A Clear Path to Semicha for Working Men - Hilchos Chanukah Starting October 15th
Who is this program designed for?
The program is designed for men who aspire to learn Halacha seriously and work towards Semicha, but whose current commitments don’t allow them to learn full-time.
It caters for a variety of learning levels - there are people with little or no yeshiva background and there are people who learned in Kollel for many years.
Many participants are balancing work and family responsibilities, while others have more flexible schedules. What they all share is a commitment to consistent Torah learning and a desire to deepen
their understanding of Halacha.
The program provides the structure, guidance, and support that many people have been looking for.
How is TorahMaster different from a regular weekly shiur?
The goal isn’t simply to know the practical Halacha—it’s to understand how the Halacha develops.
We begin with the Gemara, work through the Rishonim and Shulchan Aruch, and follow the discussion
until we arrive at practical Halacha. Participants gain an appreciation of the reasoning behind the psak, not just the final conclusion.
That approach has been warmly endorsed by senior Rabbanim.
How is the program structured?
The program runs over twelve months.
Each week, participants receive carefully prepared Hebrew source sheets accompanied by clear English
explanations. We then meet for a live Zoom shiur where we learn through the material together, discuss the sources, and answer questions.
The program also follows the Jewish calendar, so participants study the Halachos of each Moed before it arrives. That means the learning is immediately relevant and can be put into practice right away.
The result is a structured learning experience that’s both accessible and enjoyable, without sacrificing the depth and rigor of serious Halacha learning.
What kind of time commitment does the program require?
The weekly live Zoom shiur lasts approximately one hour.
For those able to prepare the Hebrew source sheets independently, preparation typically takes around
two hours. Alternatively, reading the English source sheets carefully takes approximately 30 minutes.
Overall, the weekly time commitment is between 1½ and 3 hours per week, depending on each participant’s background and preferred learning approach.
Do participants receive support during the program?
Very much so.
The weekly shiur is only one part of the program. Participants regularly email questions during the week, and if someone needs additional help, we’re happy to arrange a personal Zoom session.
People aren’t left to work through the material on their own. The goal is to guide each participant throughout the entire learning process.
What do participants gain by the end of the year?
Completing the program and earning Semicha in Hilchos Moadim is certainly a significant achievement.
But beyond the qualification itself, participants develop the confidence to navigate the sources independently and gain a much deeper appreciation of the Halachic process. Those are skills that
continue to benefit their learning for years to come.
Program at a Glance:
Duration: 12-month structured program
Weekly Live Shiur: One-hour Zoom shiur
Weekly Learning: 1½–3 hours per week
Learning Materials: Hebrew source sheets
with clear English explanations
Calendar-Based Learning:
Study each Moed before it arrives,
making the learning immediately practical
Outcome: Semicha in Hilchos Moadim